The volume, edited by Waltraud Kofler Engl and Gaia Piccarolo, is based on the research project “Written in the Landscape“, which, through a multidisciplinary approach, examines the overlapping material traces and the memories of the First World War in the region of Sexten-Sesto at the formerly Austrian/Italian border. Going beyond the conventional dichotomy between natural and cultural heritage, the project demonstrates the complexity of a difficult legacy that is still visible today in this iconic Alpine landscape and is deeply woven in the memory cultures of the local community of Sexten-Sesto. In 13 chapters the authors illuminate this piece of history from various viewpoints: conflict archeology, architectural history, anthropology, sociology and military history. Contributions are written in English, Italian or German.

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